New funding action for the Region of Crete: 💶 Grant of up to €90,000 for participation in professional exhibitions in Greece & abroad.
🔎 What is the program?
The action “Strengthening the extroversion of businesses in the Region of Crete through promotion and networking activities” aims to enhance the competitiveness of small businesses in Crete through participation in professional exhibitions.
The program is funded under the ROP Crete 2021–2027 and co-financed pursuant to Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014.
💡 AFS fully undertakes the preparation of your application file before the call opens. Be ready in time – comparative evaluation requires speed and completeness.
📍 Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
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Small and Very Small Enterprises, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC
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With at least 2 completed fiscal years
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That produce the product to be promoted at the exhibitions
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With activity in the Region of Crete, both at the time of application and at the time of grant disbursement
💶 Budget & Grant
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Total program budget: €2.000.000
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Per business::
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Up to €45,000 for participation in one exhibition
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Up to €90,000 for participation in two or more exhibitions
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Grant rate: 50% of eligible submitted costs
📌 The action will remain open until the budget is exhausted 📌 The exact submission dates will be specified in the official call
📌Eligible expenses
• Participation in professional exhibitions in Greece • Participation in professional exhibitions abroad • Expenses for investment monitoring and management services
📋 Applications will be evaluated through a comparative evaluation process.
🤝 What AFS does for you:
✔️ Eligibility check ✔️ Compilation and preparation of the application file ✔️ Drafting & electronic submission ✔️ Support through final approval ✔️ Coordination of exhibition participation
📩 Take the first step with AFS
🔎 Thinking of promoting your business internationally? The AFS team prepares your application professionally and in time, so you don’t miss the funding opportunity!
